Polarization of Light - (De Gruyter Textbook) by Maria Chekhova & Peter Banzer (Paperback)

About the Book

This book focuses mostly on the description of polarization in classical optics, but also includes a chapter on crystal optics, which is necessary to understand the use of nonlinear crystals. Further, the role of polarization in nonlinear optics is

Book Synopsis

This book starts with the description of polarization in classical optics, including also a chapter on crystal optics, which is necessary to understand the use of nonlinear crystals. In addition, spatially non-uniform polarization states are introduced and described. Further, the role of polarization in nonlinear optics is discussed. The final chapters are devoted to the description and applications of polarization in quantum optics and quantum technologies.

Review Quotes

"This book is suitable for masters and Ph.D. students, researchers and professionals involved with optical research and measurement in laboratories." Ishtiaque Ahmed in: Optics & Photonics News, https: //www.osa-opn.org/home/book_reviews/2021/0921/polarization_of_light_in_classical_quantum_and_non/, (14.10.2021).

About the Author

Maria Chekhova, Peter Banzer, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Erlangen, Germany,